A study reveals how spiders use their webs to detect sound velocity, leading to the development of a microphone with enhanced sensitivity.
Researchers at Binghamton University in New York have taken inspiration from spiders to develop what they believe could be the world’s most advanced microphone and sound system. The researchers were interested in how spiders use their webs for hearing and apply their findings to design better microphones that respond to airflow and not just sound waves.
When sound waves hit the carbon layer, they vibrate, join the two electric contacts, and transmit the sound. Over the years, the microphone underwent a major design change with the singular aim of improving sound quality. In contrast, insects do not process sounds this way. “Insects that can hear sound use fine hairs or their antennae, which don’t respond to sound pressure,” explained Miles in a press release.Interesting Engineering
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